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Orland Park committee backs sole‑source purchase of battery electric Class 8 dump truck
Summary
The Committee of the Whole recommended the Village Board approve a sole‑source contract with CIT Trucks of Mokena for one Kenworth T88E battery electric Class 8 dump truck and charging equipment (not to exceed $721,740.15), with about 75% of the cost covered by the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust; trustees asked about range, warranty and maintenance before approving the motion by roll call.
The Village of Orland Park Committee of the Whole recommended that the Village Board waive competitive bidding and award a sole‑source contract to CIT Trucks of Mokena, Ill., to purchase one Kenworth T88E Class 8 battery electric dump truck and charging equipment for a not‑to‑exceed price of $721,740.15.
Joel (public works) told trustees the purchase replaces an aging utility truck used to haul digging equipment for water main breaks and that roughly 75% of the vehicle’s cost is funded by…
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